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Grapefruit seed extract is a powerful, broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-viral agent and is therefore contraindicated. | Grapefruit seed extract is a powerful, broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-viral agent and is therefore contraindicated. | ||
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+ | Grapefruit juice inhibits CYP3A4 - mediated drug metabolism [[http:// | ||
+ | This interaction can lead to increases in bioavailability and corresponding increases in serum drug levels. | ||
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+ | see also Evans, Allan M. in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: February 2000 - Volume 22 - Issue 1 - pp 131-136 | ||
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